Asian Cup Diaries - Chhetri in demand, an Iraqi odyssey
Sunil Chhetri's popularity, Pakistani food in Abu Dhabi and an Iraqi fan's journey feature in our Asian Cup diaries.
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Sunil Chhetri's popularity, Pakistani food in Abu Dhabi and an Iraqi fan's journey feature in our Asian Cup diaries.
Home United's Faris Ramli was pipped to S.League Player of the Year by Kento Nagasaki, of Albirex Niigata (S) at the inaugural FAS Nite 2017 on Monday
A defiant V. Sundramoorthy refused to criticise his side, despite Singapore falling to a costly 2-1 defeat against Turkmenistan away in Ashgabat.
Singapore were within seconds of an heroic AFC Cup qualifying draw in Turkmenistan before conceding in the 93rd minute to lose 2-1 in Group E.
Shahdan Sulaiman is eyeing a strong end to 2017 by earning his 50th cap when Singapore take on Turkmenistan in Asian Cup qualifying on Tuesday night.
Coach V. Sundramoorthy believes Singapore can defeat Turkmenistan in Tuesday's Asian Cup qualifier, based on a spirited display vs. Qatar last week.
V. Sundramoorthy says Singapore need to brush up on their defence when they face Turkmenistan away in Ashgabat on Tuesday in an Asian Cup qualifier.
Winger Faris Ramli is looking to help Singapore end their run of games without a win when they face Qatar in Doha in a friendly on Thursday night.
Singapore boss V. Sundramoorthy could start with Faritz Hameed and Hafiz Sujad as wing-backs in a 3-4-3 formation for Thursday's friendly vs. Qatar.
Competition for spots is fierce ahead of Singapore's international matches away to Qatar and Turkmenistan, says Warriors defender Emmeric Ong.
Khairul Amri, Izwan Mahbud are back in the Singapore squad for two upcoming games, including the Asian Cup qualifier in Turkmenistan on Oct. 10.
Singapore have organised a tough friendly vs. 2022 World Cup hosts, Qatar in Doha ahead of their Asian Cup qualifier in Turkmenistan on Oct. 10.
Coach V. Sundramoorthy says fatigue contributed to Singapore leaking a late equaliser in a 1-1 Asian Cup qualifying draw vs. Turkmenistan on Tuesday.
Singapore are still looking for a first win of their 2019 Asian Cup qualifying campaign after conceding late to draw 1-1 with Turkmenistan on Tuesday.
Hariss Harun believes Singapore are shaping up nicely with a new formation for Tuesday night's 2019 Asian Cup home qualifier against Turkmenistan.
Singapore veteran striker Khairul Amri wants to to play at least until after the 2018 AFF Suzuki Cup when he will be approaching his 34th birthday.
Captain Shahril Ishak hopes he's played himself into V. Sundramoorthy's plans when Singapore host Turkmenistan in a Asian Cup qualifying on Tuesday.
Safuwan Baharudin salvaged a 1-1 draw for Singapore in a friendly vs. Hong Kong on Thursday ahead of Tuesday's Asian Cup qualifier vs. Turkmenistan.
Coach V. Sundramoorthy says Singapore are well-equipped to face Turkmenistan on Tuesday in an Asian Cup qualifier after a 1-1 draw with Hong Kong.
Hong Kong's physicality in a friendly will be good preparation for Tuesday's Asian Cup qualifier vs. Turkmenistan, says Singapore coach Sundramoorthy.
Warriors FC defender Emmeric Ong could make his Singapore debut after receiving his shock, first call up in games against Hong Kong and Turkmenistan.
Veteran strikers Khairul Amri and Fazrul Nawaz are back as Singapore look to end their scoring woes in their 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifying campaign.
Home United ace Faris Ramli is targeting to replicate his dazzling club form when he dons Singapore colours in upcoming Asian Cup qualifiers.
Singapore will warm up for next month's crucial AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Turkmenistan with a home friendly against Hong Kong on Aug. 31.
China completed a remarkable transformation in their 2018 AFC World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2-0 win over Qatar to advance to the third round.
TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
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Turkmenistan | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | +3 | 9 |
South Korea | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +10 | 8 |
Lebanon | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 8 |
North Korea | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 8 |
Sri Lanka | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | -16 | 0 |